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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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